Harrison, Polanco help lead Nova, Pirates over Cubs 7-1
Josh Harrison led off the game with a home run and Gregory Polanco hit a bases-loaded triple, leading Ivan Nova and the Pittsburgh Pirates over the Chicago Cubs 7-1 on Sunday.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Pittsburgh Pirates
7
Chicago Cubs
1
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PIT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 |
| CHC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/30/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 1-4 | MLB |
| 9/29/26 | @ San Diego Padres | L 0-8 | MLB |
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Play by Play
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Freese grounded into fielder's choice to third, Bell scored, Polanco out at third, Mercer to second.
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Batter Fielders Choice Runner Movement 7-1
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Out 6-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-1
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Play Result 6-1
Rizzo grounded out to shortstop, Heyward scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-1
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 6-0
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 6-0
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Play Result 6-0
Mercer singled to center, Polanco scored.
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Advancing On Play 6-0
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Foul Ball 5-0
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-0
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Play Result 5-0
Polanco tripled to right, Moran, Díaz and Bell scored.
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Advancing On Force 5-0
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Advancing On Force 4-0
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Advancing On Force 3-0
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Foul Ball 2-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 2-0
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Play Result 2-0
Díaz singled to right, Meadows scored, Moran to second.
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Advancing On Force 2-0
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 1-0
Pitch 6: foul
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End Inning 7-1
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Almora Jr. lined out to center.
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Line Out 7-1
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 5: ball 2
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: ball 1
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Strike Looking 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-1
Almora Jr. batting
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Play Result 7-1
Almora Jr. hit for Schwarber.
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Lineup Change 7-1
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Lineup Change 7-1
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Happ struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-1
Pitch 5: strike 3 (swinging)
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Strike Looking 7-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Swinging 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (swinging)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-1
Happ batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Rizzo grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 7-1
Pitch 5: in play
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-1
Rizzo batting
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Play Result 7-1
Vázquez relieved Crick.
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Start Inning 7-1
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 7-1
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Lineup Change 7-1
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End Inning 7-1
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-1
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Play Result 7-1
Díaz struck out swinging.
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Strike Swinging 7-1
Pitch 7: strike 3 (swinging)
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Ball 7-1
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Foul Ball 7-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Head to Head
CHC win series 2-1
Injuries
Chicago Cubs
- Riley Martin Out
- Ben Brown Out
- Justin Steele Out
- Phil Maton Out
- Shelby Miller Out
Pittsburgh Pirates
- Endy Rodriguez Out
Lineups
ConfirmedCHC
Javier Baez2B28
Jason HeywardRF22
Kris Bryant3B23
Anthony Rizzo1B48
Ian HappCF8
Kyle SchwarberLF12
Addison RussellSS27
Chris GimenezC46
Kyle HendricksP28
Substitutes
Albert AlmoraPH5
Tommy La StellaPH4
Brian DuensingP32
Luke FarrellP91
Ben ZobristPH18
Cory MazzoniP60
PIT
Josh Harrison2B4
Austin MeadowsCF17
Corey DickersonLF10
Colin Moran3B79
Elias DiazC35
Josh Bell1B56
Gregory PolancoRF25
Jordy MercerSS27
Ivan NovaP43
Substitutes
Edgar SantanaP67
David FreesePH25
Kyle CrickP55
Felipe VazquezP73
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